Hepatitis C is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that primarily affects the liver. Unfortunately, many individuals with hepatitis C are unaware of their infection due to its asymptomatic nature in the early stages of the disease. For many people infected with hepatitis C, only when the liver has sustained damage do they find out they have the virus. Therefore, you need to recognize the early signs of hepatitis C for timely diagnosis and treatment. If left untreated, ... [Read More]
hepatitis c treatment near me
Hepatitis Symptoms and Treatments
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver and can be caused by a variety of viruses. There are different types of hepatitis, of which the most commonly diagnosed are hepatitis A, B, and C. Each type of hepatitis has similar symptoms, however, may vary in how they are treated, especially if the infection is acute or chronic. The type of hepatitis you have is determined by a doctor (a gastroenterologist), who will also get you on the right treatment plan. Below, we detail the different types ... [Read More]